What to expect from IFA 2014: Gadgets galore in Berlin

With IFA 2014 looming, we decided to round up the devices we expect to see at the show in Berlin, Germany. Smartphones are likely to be king, but some wearable goodness and other gadgets and gizmos have been touted for an unveiling. Here's what we know at the moment...

Kicking things off is the Sony Xperia Z3. As the name suggests, it will follow on from the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2. A 1080p display, Android KitKat and an improved Snapdragon Qualcomm 801 processor are rumored.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony is also expected to show the Xperia Z3 Compact - a smartphone with a 4.5-inch display, 2.5GHz processor, 20-megapixel camera and 2GB of RAM - although the evidence is less concrete.

Sony SmartWatch 3

Considering the launch pattern of the Sony SmartWatch and SmartWatch 2, the SmartWatch 3 may debut at IFA 2014. Built-in WiFi, a higher resolution display and what is said to be an entirely new operating system separate it from its predecessor, if rumors are to be believed.

The LG G3 is a beast of a device, so we're excited about its potential successor, the G3 Stylus. As a video from LG revealed, the G3 Stylus is a much bigger beast, and so it will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and other phone tablets. No word on the internals yet.

LG G Flex 2

The curved LG G Flex 2 is the successor to the original G Flex, and rumors are suggesting IFA will be its time to shine. Exactly what it will entail is unknown.

The rumored Samsung Gear Solo likely gets its name from having a SIM card slot built in, allowing it to fly solo, instead of having to pair up with a smartphone like other smartwatches. Samsung has shown a liking for wearable tech, so this could well be accurate.

Asus

Something will come of IFA for Asus, as there is a press event booked in. We recently attended the launch of the ZenFone 4, 5 and 6, so maybe IFA will be a bigger platform to show off the goods? Failing that, a tablet is never far away.

Motorola Moto G2

The extremely capable yet affordable Motorola Moto G may find itself outdated by its Moto G2 successor. Oddly, the invite is for Chicago, but we're not ruling an IFA connection out just yet.

A successor to the Moto X (pictured) is thought to be on the way at IFA

Motorola Moto X+1

Is it the Motorola Moto X2 or Moto X+1? Who knows. But the tech journalist crowd is convinced it will be unveiled at IFA in some form. Rumored specs include a 2.2GHz quad core Snapdragon 800 processor, 5.2-inch full 1080p display, 12-megapixel camera and 2GB of RAM.

Motorola Moto 360

Given the end of summer release date, an IFA unveiling for the affordable Moto 360 smartwatch seems like a logical step. Motorola already turned smartphone value for money on its head - can it do the same with wearable tech?

Nokia Lumia 730 / Lumia 830

Nokia asks us if we are "ready for more?" in its IFA invitation. The most likely announcement is the much-rumored Lumia 730 'selfie phone' (codenamed Superman), which is said to have the most advanced front-facing 5-megapixel camera seen on a Nokia. A 5-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and 6.7-megapixel rear camera are its rumored specs.

The Lumia 830 (codenamed Tesla), meanwhile, is said to be a budget PureView camera offering with a 4.5-inch 720p display, 20.1-megapixel snapper and SD card support.

Yet another company that has sent out press invites. The Internet seems sure it will be launching the Ascend Mate 3, complete with a 6-inch full HD display, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera and Android 4.4 KitKat. A budget or mid-range handset also feature.

Philips

Reports suggest that Philips will be showing off a gaming-focussed monitor as well as a television or two, 40-inch 4K monitor and an ultra-wide monitor.

Panasonic

Mixing things up will be Panasonic, which is expected to continue with a theme of smart home devices including rumors of kitchen appliances and home entertainment. New cameras with improved connectivity are also expected from the firm.